All Saudi Arabia articles – Page 5
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FeaturesSaudi and international execs share film-financing advice at Screen roundtable
What financing opportunities for movies are available in Saudi Arabia, and what does the country need to do to complete its offer?
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Features“It’s a producers dream”: inside Neom’s nine-production deal with Saudi's Telfaz11
Screen reports on Neom’s partnership with leading Saudi production company Telfaz11 to produce up to nine film and TV projects over the next three years
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NewsWill Smith talks ‘I Am Legend 2’ with Michael B. Jordan; addresses Oscars slap: “I am deeply human”
The actor gave an in-conversation event at Red Sea International Film Festival.
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NewsUS thriller ‘Fourth Wall’, romance ‘Chasing Red’ to shoot at Saudi’s Film AlUla
The films are the first two titles in a 10-project deal between Stampede Ventures and Film AlUla.
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Reviews‘Naga’: Red Sea Review
A young Saudi woman fights to make it home in time for curfew in this propulsive desert-set Netflix comedy thriller
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NewsRed Sea drawing up plans for animation development programme
The programme may open to filmmakers from other regions, beyond the Middle East and Africa.
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NewsJordanian Oscar entry ‘Inshallah A Boy’ racks up additional sales (exclusive)
Italy, Scandinavia, Australia-New Zealand all jump in on the film.
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FeaturesUS producer Eric Hedayat talks making $150m historical epic ‘Desert Warrior’ at Neom
Eric Hedayat — the US executive producer of the $150m ’Desert Warrior’ — talks to Screen about shooting the first tentpole feature on location at Neom’s desert facility Bajdah
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NewsFatima AlBanawi's Saudi drama ‘Basma’ to premiere on Netflix
The drama marks the feature directorial debut of Saudi actress and filmmaker Fatima AlBanawi.
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NewsScreen unveils Arab Stars of Tomorrow 2023
The initiative celebrates Arab talent and highlights the hottest up-and-coming actors, writers and directors from the region.
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FeaturesArab Stars of Tomorrow 2023: Adwa Bader, actor (Saudi Arabia)
Barder stars in Meshal Aljaser’s comedy thriller Naga.
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NewsRed Sea opening ceremony adds local flavour to film festival template
Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Sharon Stone among international guests in attendance.
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Reviews‘HWJN’: Red Sea Review
Red Sea opener is an ambitious fantasy epic set in contemporary Jeddah
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NewsWill Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnny Depp to attend Red Sea film festival
Smith and Paltrow will give individual in-conversation events about their lives and careers.
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Reviews‘Hajjan’: Red Sea Review
A teenager develops a love of camel racing in this Saudi Arabia-set coming-of-age drama
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Features‘HWJN’ director talks bringing a rare Saudi fantasy feature to screens
Director Yasir Al Yasiri talks to Screen about Saudi fantasy romance HWJN, which opens this year’s Red Sea International Film Festival
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NewsInternational film industry flocks to Red Sea in search of funding, talent and stories
Saudi event has become a magnet for international execs and talent
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NewsUK delegation headed to Jeddah to strengthen Saudi co-production partnerships
More than 50 representatives from across the UK industry will also make the trip to Jeddah.
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NewsBaz Luhrmann investigated Saudi before committing to Red Sea jury
‘Elvis’ filmmaker is looking to champion original voices and emerging talent from Saudi Arabia.
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FeaturesSaudi film industry pioneer Faisal Baltyuor on building distributor CineWaves Films and producer Muvi Studios
Baltyuor, who has played a key role in the development of the Saudi film industry, tells Tim Dams about building long-term relationships with local talent